Thames Waterside Bar & Grill

Name: Thames Waterside Bar & Grill
Address: 251 Thames St, Bristol, RI, United States, 02809
Telephone: (401) 253-4523
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

845 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Thames Waterside Bar & Grill specializes in seafood dishes. Along with lobster rolls, crab cakes and grilled salmon, you can also choose from an array of American classics such as burgers, pizza and nachos. Its full-service bar provides beer, wine and cocktail options that include sangrias, margaritas and a signature rum punch. Offering a relaxing ambience, Thames Waterside Bar & Grill provides picturesque views of Narragansett Bay and Bristol Harbor. Dine indoors or outdoors on its spacious deck or rooftop. At times, live music and entertainment are also featured in the bar area. Thames Waterside Bar & Grill is open for lunch, dinner and latenight meals.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–1:00 am
Phone number
(401) 253-4523
Website
http://www.thameswaterside.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ben Wachter

Location
251 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809
Neighborhood
Bristol, Rhode Island
Cross street
State St
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Little Necks (Local)$17.00
Local little necks, Portuguese linguica, peppadew peppers, garlic, onions, beer broth
Jumbo Stuffed Quahogs (Local)$13.00
Two local quahogs, chourico, bread crumbs
Nachos$16.00
Corn tortilla chips, house made chili, cheddar jack cheese, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, sour cream and guacamole
Wings$15.00
Buffalo, Asian sweet chili, honey bourbon bbq garlic parmesan, cajun dry rub
- Boneless for$15.00
Clam Cakes (Local)$10.00
½ dozen, house made crispy fritters, full of clams
Crispy Calamari$17.00
Lightly breaded, sautéed with olives, banana peppers, garlic, tomatoes, served with marinara
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon$18.00
Sweet chili sauce
Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls$13.00
House made with chicken, Buffalo sauce, cream cheese. Served with bleu cheese dip
Korean Sticky Ribs$16.00
5 Pork rib bones, sticky Korean BBQ sauce

The Quick Bite

Served with Your Choice of French Fries or Salad. Sweet Potato Fries $2, Cajun Fries $2

Bourbon BBQ Bacon Burger$16.00
8oz certified Angus beef, bacon, cheddar, honey bourbon bbq
Mushroom-Onion Swiss Burger$16.00
8 oz certified angus beef, sautéed mushrooms and onions, Swiss cheese, smoked tomato aioli
Shrimp Tacos$16.00
Cajun spiced shrimp, shredded lettuce, mango salsa, chipotle aioli
Lobster Roll (Local)
A New England tradition. Fresh Maine lobster salad, served on a grilled roll
- Market
Grilled Salmon Sandwich$21.00
Atlantic salmon, bacon-onion jam, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun
Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap$15.00
Grilled blackened chicken, romaine, Caesar dressing flour tortilla wrap
Mediterranean Chicken Wrap$16.00
Grilled chicken, artichokes, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, red onion, romaine, honey oregano dressing, flour tortilla wrap
Pastrami Reuben$17.00
Marble rye, pastrami, Swiss cheese, homemade sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing
Fish Sandwich$16.00
Battered wild caught haddock, brioche bun, caper tartar

Soup & Salad

Add to Any Salad - Grilled or Blackened-Chicken $8, Steak Tips $14, Shrimp $12, Salmon $13, Lobster Salad $25

New England Clam Chowder (Local)$10.00
Local hand shucked clams, bacon, potatoes, creamy broth
Classic Caesar$13.00
Romaine, Parmesan, herb croutons, house made dressing
Baby Greens Salad$10.00
Baby field greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, choice of dressing
Greek Salad$13.00
Romaine, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, Kalamata olives roasted red peppers, feta cheese, Greek dressing

Flatbreads

Margherita Pizza$15.00
Garlic oil, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, balsamic glaze
Prosciutto$16.00
Strawberry fig jam, fresh mozzarella, proscuitto, baby arugula, olive oil drizzle
Mediterranean$16.00
Roasted tomatoes, Kalamata olives, artichokes, roasted garlic, olive oil, feta cheese

The Main Dish

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo$23.00
Grilled chicken, fresh broccoli, penne, creamy alfredo sauce
Shrimp and Chicken Mozambique$28.00
Jumbo shrimp, sautéed chicken breast, banana peppers, grape tomatoes, Mozambique sauce, Spanish rice, French fries
Shrimp Scampi$35.00
Jumbo shrimp, roasted tomatoes, artichoke, asparagus, garlic white wine butter sauce, penne pasta
Fish & Chips (Local)$26.00
Hand battered, wild caught haddock, french fries & house made slaw
Sweet Chili Salmon Lo Mein$29.00
Atlantic salmon fillet, sweet chili glaze, vegetable lo mein with teriyaki sauce
Baked Haddock$26.00
Ritz crumb topping, Spanish rice, seasonal vegetable
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Lobster meat, cave aged cheddar cheese sauce, buttery bread crumb topping, penne pasta
- Market
BBQ Ribs$30.00
Honey bourbon BBQ ribs, French fries and cole slaw
Ribeye Steak$38.00
Hand cut 14 oz. ribeye steak, blue cheese-chive butter, mashed potato, roasted asparagus
Marinated Steak Tips*$34.00
Tender marinated steak tips, herb demi glaze, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Seafood Casserole
Day-boat scallops, wild caught haddock, jumbo shrimp, lobster cream, Ritz crumb topping, jasmine rice, seasonal vegetables
- Market

What 845 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great. The service was great. I highly recommend this restaurant
RM
RichM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Great location with great service. Food was OK had grilled chicken on salad and was extremely dry
DH
DougH
New England
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall4food2service5ambience4
Very loud table near us, hard to have a conversation without screaming at each other. Two of us ordered the Fish Sandwich, both came out extremely dark, oil change? One of the sandwiches was 3/4 coating, 1/4 actual fish. Cajun fries were regular fries with Cajun spice “dumped” on, not what I was expecting, and they were not warm… We usually are very pleased here, but not this time!
SS
ShanaS
New England
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience3
Food was extremely disappointing. The lobster in the lobster mac and cheese was extremely chewy and the shrimp and chicken Mozambique was not good. The chicken in the Mozambique was not fresh and definitely frozen, also the dish came with 3 shrimp and all piled in a bowl (French fries and all). Chowder was also served Luke warm.
CL
CarolL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The baked haddock was so good, cooked perfectly and so fresh. Fish & chips also outstanding. Large portions on both these dishes We always enjoy the dining experience here, the view is gorgeous, staff is great and can always count in a great meal!
BD
BonniD
New England
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place to go to watch the sunset on the water. Fun pub food. Great service A neighborhood gem
LD
LynnD
New England
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Better experience this time around. Better service and better preparation of food. Add those to the view and we had a great experience!
MB
MrsB
New England
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was very prompt and efficient, the food was delicious and you can’t beat the view of the ocean. It was a beautiful day & the first time we had been there but will definitely be going back !
R
Rich
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience4
The location is superb which allows them to serve mediocre food at higher than average prices. This is more a bar with bar quality food rather than a pleasant dining experience. $16 for a standard martini is way more than other area restaurants.
MP
MichaelP
New England
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience2
I’ll never return. Horrible Service and average food.
r
robertg
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Beautiful views Decent food Great service A little pricey post Covid
WM
WendyM
New England
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
Dine there often- all seasons. The portions have gotten so skimpy and prices are a little high especially for the portions we received.
MC
MarkC
New England
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chowder and fried clam roll was excellent. Service was very good.
HB
HollyB
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thames Waterside never disappoints. We drive about 50 minutes 3-4 times each summer to dine at this lovely restaurant by the water.. We love the atmosphere and the food. Not super touristy or overly crowded like in Newport. Nice cozy atmosphere. Haven’t had a meal with didn’t like. Service is always fantastic too. Can’t wait to come back again.
EK
ElinK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
This restaurant was right on the waterfront and under a canopy. Our waitress was very attentive and came to our table immediately - the food was excellent and served rather fast. There was some spice that I didn't care for on my sandwich, but I still ate everything! The prices were very comparable to what the nearby locals were charging. After we left and walked around we heard a gentleman signing and noticed that he was at the restaurant (on the rooftop) we just left - great voice - nice music!
DO
DebbieO
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great water view! Everyone enjoyed their meal - great service. They had a band upstairs; we went to the rooftop deck for music and dancing afterwards!
WR
WhitneyR
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience1
We had people behind us that just kept swearing and no regard for anyone around them
DH
DeniseH
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location and food was fresh. I will definitely go back.
L
Linkl2000
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! Amazing view! Meghan and great service made our visit extra fun! ☀️
RN
tiRN
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location, outdoor dining with a spectacular view. Came for dinner on a Wednesday. Made reservations day before and did not have to wait. Waiter Matt was awesome, very friendly and attentive. Hostess was very friendly and helpful. Wait staff were also very good. Given waters right away. Tables were clean. Did not wait too long for food. Apps and food were good. Would recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
We were on vacation for a long weekend in Providence and took the ferry to Bristol for the day. We loved Thames Waterside B & G. Great ambiance, excellent service and beautiful views of Bristol Harbor. My husband and I both had the shrimp scampi. This restaurant is total 100% New England charm!
LD
LynnD
New England
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience5
The ambience and view will always be top notch. Food would have been great if it didn't come out cold. Our waitress appeared to be annoyed and slightly rude from time to time. While we tried to ignore the negative aspects, it's frustrating paying a super high restaurant bill and getting not so great service and cold food in return.
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Lizzie
New England
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
The location is perfect. Patio dining with beautiful water views that you can’t beat. The service was outstanding. The food was just okay for the high price tag. Will we go again? Definitely!
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Classless
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great covered deck over looking Bristol Harbor. My friend had a Greek salad that was huge. Scallops in. Bacon were tasty. I will go back on a beautiful day in the fall!
B
Becca
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
This is my go to in Bristol. It has a nice variety of food choices. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable and the seating is on outdoor waterside covered deck. You can’t beat that if you want to be near the water. If they have music upstairs you can hear the band without it being too loud.
JJ
JandJ
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We Loved the atmosphere. Steak Tips were awesome!! Drinks were Great!! Service was quick and attentive! Plenty of staff!
LA
LindaA
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Location location location Venue is ideal for a group get together. Family visiting from California love this restaurant for great food selection and drinks. The staff went out of their way for my elderly mom and other patrons were so respectful. Simply put “a lovely gem”
VB
ValerieB
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
The waitstaff was great. We ordered drinks and appetizers first. Then ordered our main meal. The meal came out before we were finished with our apps and wasn’t hot prior to finishing our apps. Although a little disappointing the food was good. We just felt pressured to move along. The establishment wasn’t full; however I felt they were trying to push their clientele along.😕! Hats off to the waitstaff; they were kind and apologetic. Drinks were great overall place was good. Wish we could take a page from Europe and relax a bit. Would still recommend.
RW
RayW
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From seafood to burgers - never had a bad meal there. Sitting right by the water is a plus.
JJ
JamesJ
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Also great view of Bristol Harbor from the patio. Overall, a wonderful experience.
AS
AllanS
New England
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
3 beers one app two sandwiches 105 dollars WOW very expensive afternoon lunch
R
Rhys
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Went on a first date. We were sat on the back patio right near the water. Beautiful view. The only downside was it was VERY windy. Menus, napkins etc would blow off the table if not being held down by a glass or plate. However you do have the option of pulling down a clear screen if you so choose so if it really bothers you then you can still enjoy the view without the breeze. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable. Great service. The food was great as well. We only had apps and a drink. The clams and the bacon wrapped scallops. We each got a signature cocktail which we enjoyed. Overall great experience would definitely recommend.
DP
DavidP
New England
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience2
New England clam chowder, way to much ham in it, Clam cakes were over cooked and rubbery. Seems like more like bar food then a destination stop.
SR
SteveR
New England
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Service was not good. Waited long time for anything. Order was wrong server didn’t even recognize it. Food was poor no taste especially for the price wasn’t worth it
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Brought guests in from out of town. To experience RI fun and food. Called and asked in advance to be on water to dine. 5:00 reservations- we arrived told no we could not sit on the water - very disappointing- 3 tables Sat unoccupied on the water as we dined. I was very unhappy. I will not bring my guests here again. Drinks were very expensive and not great. I know food is expensive now- but way overpriced!
KS
KenS
New England
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food great service great view
MT
MarkT
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thames Waterside is a great little spot on the bay. Clean, quick service and great food!
C
Carol
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect! The food was amazing, service and ambiance.
JB
JeanineB
New England
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience4
Sadly, the $40 lobster roll had no taste and the burger that was ordered medium came out well done. On a positive note, the service was amazing!
G
marissaG
New England
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
The scenery was nice and waitress was amazing. The food was okay the drinks very weak. But overall had a good time.

FAQs

Thames Waterside Bar & Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 845 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Google Map for Thames Waterside Bar & Grill

251 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
State St
Neighborhood
Bristol, Rhode Island
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–1:00 am
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Ben Wachter
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thameswaterside.com/
Phone number
(401) 253-4523

Thames Waterside Bar & Grill

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Fish &amp Chips (Local)

Lobster Roll (Local)

Shrimp Tacos

Starters

Little Necks (Local)$17.00

Jumbo Stuffed Quahogs (Local)$13.00

Nachos$16.00

Wings$15.00

Clam Cakes (Local)$10.00

Crispy Calamari$17.00

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon$18.00

Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls$13.00

Korean Sticky Ribs$16.00

The Quick Bite

Bourbon BBQ Bacon Burger$16.00

Mushroom-Onion Swiss Burger$16.00

Shrimp Tacos$16.00

Lobster Roll (Local)

Grilled Salmon Sandwich$21.00

Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap$15.00

Mediterranean Chicken Wrap$16.00

Pastrami Reuben$17.00

Fish Sandwich$16.00

Soup & Salad

New England Clam Chowder (Local)$10.00

Classic Caesar$13.00

Baby Greens Salad$10.00

Greek Salad$13.00

Flatbreads

Margherita Pizza$15.00

Prosciutto$16.00

Mediterranean$16.00

The Main Dish

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo$23.00

Shrimp and Chicken Mozambique$28.00

Shrimp Scampi$35.00

Fish & Chips (Local)$26.00

Sweet Chili Salmon Lo Mein$29.00

Baked Haddock$26.00

Lobster Mac and Cheese

BBQ Ribs$30.00

Ribeye Steak$38.00

Marinated Steak Tips*$34.00

Seafood Casserole

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